India faces New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final Sunday in what can be deemed a new-age rivalry. While India’s clashes against Pakistan, Australia and England have attracted more attention, this matchup with the Black Caps has slowly been bubbling under the surface.
Pakistan needs a miracle now more than ever. Since this is the first ICC event they have hosted in 29 years, the cricket players are isolated in international cricket, which is not their fault. Not even three days into the Champions Trophy,
Salman Ali Agha has promised to deliver a brand of "fearless cricket" as he becomes the fourth different T20I captain for Pakistan since January 2024. Agha replaced Mohammad Rizwan as T20I captain for the upcoming white-ball tour to New Zealand,
Title-holders and hosts Pakistan crashed out in the group phase of the Champions Trophy after losing to New Zealand and arch-rivals India.
New Zealand booked their place in the final of the Champions Trophy against India after sparkling hundreds by Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson helped them earn a 50-run victory over South Africa in the second semi-final on Wednesday.
India and New Zealand lock horns in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday after defeating Australia and South Africa respectively in the semi-finals. Check Dubai’s weather report, pitch report,